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Q-Tip has received an honorary doctorate from Berklee College Of Music for “his forward-thinking artistic vision”.Earlier this month, the rap legend, jazz artist Ledisi, and Puerto Rican bandleader Gilberto Santa Rosa were all honoured by the prestigious music institute.Last Saturday (May 11), the A Tribe Called Quest member took to Instagram to celebrate himself and his co-honorees alongside a photo of him wearing a customised cap and gown, along with a scarf that read: “Black excellence”.“Thank you again to the folks at Berklee for the honour bestowed,” he wrote. “What a great time to share [with] dear friend @ledisi and new friend @santarosalive and CONGRATS to the class of 2024! I’m still pinching [pinching emoji] #berkleecollegeofmusic.”Check out a screenshot in the post below.Q-Tip receives honorary doctorate at Berklee College of Music: "Still pinching [myself]" pic.twitter.com/iGBex1BmK7— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) May 12, 2024Berklee College said that Q-Tip was honoured for “his forward-thinking artistic vision, which merges rap, jazz, and other styles with socially conscious lyrics, as well as for his impact as a producer, actor, educator, and cultural ambassador”.The college also shared a quote from the New York rapper’s speech to the graduating class: “To choose this path [of the artist] is a courageous choice indeed.

Saturday Night Live (SNL) have mocked Morgan Wallen after his abrupt walk-off from the show last week.Last Saturday (March 29), the country singer appeared on the show’s as the musical guest, and made headlines when he abruptly and awkwardly cut his goodbyes short by walking off stage after only saying farewell to the guest host, Oscar-winning actress Mikey Madison.Typically, the SNL cast celebrates with the guest musician and host as the credits roll, but Wallen was quick to leave. Then, shortly after his exit, he posted an Instagram Story of a picture of his private jet and a caption that read: “Get me to God’s country”, as he headed back to his home of Tennessee.Now, SNL have responded, mocking Wallen’s abrupt walk-off not once, but twice during last night’s (April 5) show. The first joke came in the show’s cold open, where James Austin Johnson, who was playing President Donald Trump, referenced Wallen’s “God’s country” social media comment.“I even put tariffs on an island uninhabited by humans.

Morgan Wallen has turned his cryptic social media post after abruptly walking off Saturday Night Live (SNL) into merchandise – check them out below.Last Saturday (March 29), country singer Wallen appeared as the show’s musical guest, and made headlines when he abruptly and awkwardly cut his goodbyes short – only saying farewell to the guest host, Oscar-winning actress Mikey Madison. Typically, the SNL cast celebrate with the guest musician and host during the credits roll.Shortly after his exit, Wallen – who is based in Nashville, Tennessee – posted an Instagram Story of a picture of his private jet and a caption that read “Get me to God’s country”.

Kenan Thompson has commented on Morgan Wallen‘s abrupt Saturday Night Live (SNL) exit.Last Saturday (March 29), country singer Wallen appeared as the show’s musical guest, and made headlines when he cut his goodbyes short – only saying farewell to the guest host, Oscar-winning actress Mikey Madison. Typically, the SNL cast celebrate with the guest musician and host during the credits roll.Shortly after his exit, Wallen – who is based in Nashville, Tennessee – posted an Instagram Story of a picture of his private jet and a caption that read “Get me to God’s country”.Now, longtime cast member Kenan Thompson has commented on Wallen’s sudden exit in a comment to Entertainment Weekly.

Travis Scott may have a “major” role in WWE soon, following his appearance at last weekend’s Elimination Chamber.Last Saturday (March 1), Elimination Chamber was held at Toronto’s Rogers Centre and saw John Cena winning the titular match, punching his ticket to WrestleMania to face current WWE Undisputed champion Cody Rhodes. If he beats Rhodes, Cena would become the most decorated world champion in WWE history with 17 world championships.Afterwards, Cena turned heel (became a villain) for the first time in his 20-plus year-long career.

Central Cee‘s manager Ybeeez has shared his thoughts on Stormzy‘s speech at the BRIT Awards last weekend, in which he said he thought Cench should have won the award instead.Last Saturday (March 1) was this year’s BRIT Awards, where Stormzy controversially won the Hip-hop/Grime/Rap Act award despite releasing only two songs last year. While on stage, the Croydon rapper thanked God before saying: “Big up Chase and Status because [their 2024 UK Number One collaboration] ‘Backbone’ is the only reason why I’m here.“I love everyone who voted for me and I love the BRITs – I’m very very grateful – but I don’t think entirely this award should be fan-voted,” he continued.

R. Kelly has been hit with another lawsuit after allegedly failing to pay millions of dollars to six victims after they won a 2023 judgment against him.In August 2023, Lizette Martinez, Lisa Van Allen, Kelly Rogers, Faith Rogers, Roderick Gartrell and Gem Pratts won a $10.3million civil case against Kelly and his former manager, Donnell Russell, including $5.1million in compensatory damages and over $4.5 million in punitive damages.Last Saturday (February 8), news broke that the victims filed a new lawsuit against Kelly and his label Universal Music, claiming they have only received a fraction of the money from the 2023 judgment.

Flavor Flav was recently joined on stage by Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis to perform Public Enemy‘s ‘Bring The Noise’ – watch below.Last Saturday (November 9) saw the US rapper make a live appearance at the Thundergong! 2024 benefit concert for Steps Of Faith – a non-profit charity “providing prosthetic care, hope and comfort to amputees needing financial support”.Actor and comedian Sudeikis co-founded the annual event with drummer Billy Brimblecom in 2017. The latter lost his left leg to a rare form of cancer in 2005, as Spin notes.Flavor Flav was joined on the line-up by Sudeikis himself, “Weird Al” Yankovic and more at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City, Missouri.According to Setlist.FM, the Public Enemy co-founder played two of the hip-hop group’s classic tracks on the night: ‘Bring The Noise’ (1987) and ‘911 Is A Joke’ (1990).For the first song, Flavor Flav invited Sudeikis to perform alongside him and his live band.

Will Ferrell was seen giving out spankings while delivering what he called Will Ferrell’s Ultimate House Party in Chicago. See footage from that night below.Last Saturday (October 26), the event was held at Chicago’s Wintrust Arena, with a line-up of DJs that included Swedish House Mafia, A-Trak, D-Nice and of course Ferrell himself, who was last spotted DJing at a frat party last year in the university his son attends.Will Ferrell’s Ultimate House Party was organised as a benefit event for Cancer For College, a charity that offers support to cancer survivors.

Charli XCX recently celebrated her 32nd birthday, and she had some of her ‘Brat’ co-conspirators by her side at a party.Last Saturday (August 2), Charli XCX hosted her birthday party at a private event in Los Angeles – commemorating both turning 32 and the ensuing success of her latest album.At the star-studded shindig, which boasted attendees like Rosalia, Anya Taylor-Joy and Glen Powell, Charli was joined by Lorde and Billie Eilish as they played their collaborative tracks over house speakers.Footage shared by fans on social media show Lorde singing along to her confessional verse on ‘Girl, so confusing’ alongside Charli, with the crowd joining in on the line “Let’s work it out on the remix”. Later on, Eilish joins Charli for their ‘Guess’ remix, which was released last Friday (August 2).Fans also commemorated the first new pictures of Lorde and Charli together since 2014, when both were in attendance at that year’s MTV Video Music Awards ceremony.girl, so confusing at charli’s bday w lorde omg pic.twitter.com/mOnB0mTArF— se@n.

he is dropping out of the 2024 race, despite a recent op-ed in which he suggested Mitt Romney should run.Last Saturday (July 20), Sorkin published an op-ed article in The New York Times titled “How I Would Script This Moment for Biden and the Democrats”. In it, Sorkin lamented the troubles Biden had been facing with his campaign.The 81-year-old president has faced increased scrutiny following a disastrous debate performance in June, with pleas from fellow Democratic Party colleagues, along with notable public figures like George Clooney, Stephen King and Stephen Colbert, to step down.“So here’s my pitch to the writers’ room: The Democratic Party should pick a Republican,” Sorkin proposed.

Elton John has pledged his support for Keir Starmer and the Labour Party ahead of the UK General Election tomorrow (July 4).The final day of campaigning is currently underway before voters head to the polls, with Labour expected to clinch victory following 14 years of Tory rule. In May, Starmer said it was “time for change” away from the “chaos” of the Conservatives.“Only a changed Labour party will get Britain’s future back,” he explained at the time.

Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony recently joined Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstong and Mike Dirnt’s side project The Coverups to play a set of covers.Last Saturday (April 20) The Coverups played a gig at the Costa Mesa’s Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa, California. Anthony was brought on stage as a surprise guest.

Fat Joe has denounced claims that he is a part of the Illuminati, saying that he is “blessed by God” and “had to work” for his fame.Last Saturday (October 21), the New Yorker was participating in an Instagram Live broadcast when he candidly spoke about rumours that he was a part of the secret society.“We got blessed by God and had to work through all adversity,” Fat Joe said. “I also believe because a person is a celebrity or becomes famous, they have a bit of bad karma with them.

The launch show last weekend was just a taster of what's to come as you could say that Strictly Come Dancing officially begins tonight. Last Saturday (September 16), fans of the BBC One dance contest got to see which celebrities had been paired with which professional dancer before their journey to the Glitterball trophy - hopefully - got started.

A popular LGBTQIA+ bar in Los Angeles has become the subject of what seems like a “deliberate” attack.

Paramore‘s Hayley Williams has shared a statement with fans after the band cancelled four gigs on their North American tour due to illness.Last Saturday (July 22), Paramore postponed their concert in San Francisco just hours before they were set to take the stage.They then went on to shelve three further gigs on their North American tour in Seattle, Portland, and Salt Late City “in the interest of our health and the ability to put on a show you all deserve”.Now, with the tour set to resume in Tulsa, Oklahoma tonight (July 29), Williams has addressed fans and discussed the issues with staying fit and healthy on tour.She told fans that she became ill during a Houston gig earlier this month, and “muscled all the way through [the] LA [gig].“By the time the excitement and all the nerves from all the LA shenanigans wore off, my body just gave out…” she added. “Touring is different at 34 than it was at 16, when leaving home felt like the greatest escape.“Even in my 20’s, I benefitted from the constant music.

Last Saturday (July 8), Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds' performance at Saratoga Performing Arts Center was canceled due to a bomb threat, according to the Albany Times Union. The opening acts, Metric and Garbage, performed as planned, but around 10 p.m. (20 minutes before Noel Gallagher and his band were scheduled to begin), an announcement was made on stage saying that because of "circumstances beyond our control, the show will not continue.

Patti LaBelle has spoken out after she paid tribute to Tina Turner at the 2023 BET Awards, but forgot the words to the song during her performance.The Q’ueen of Rock’n’Roll’ Tina Turner passed away last month after suffering from a “long-term illness”. She was aged 83-years-old when she died peacefully at her home in Switzerland.Last Saturday (June 23), in honour of the late singer, legendary soul singer Patti Labelle sang her own rendition of ‘The Best’ at the 23rd BET Awards.However, she had a mishap on stage when she couldn’t see the lyrics on the teleprompter and shouted: “I can’t see the words and I don’t know.

Seun Kuti has been released from police custody after meeting his bail conditions for allegedly assaulting a police officer, and will now embark on a delayed Europe concert tour.Last week (Monday May 15), the youngest son of the Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti was arrested and detained in his hometown of Lagos by local police. Seun Kuti is alleged to have assaulted a police officer, who the 40-year-old claims was drunk.On Wednesday (May 24), it was ruled that the public prosecutor – not the police – had the power to prosecute the musician.

Ted Nugent has urged supporters of Donald Trump to “remain peaceful” if the former President is arrested.Trump has claimed that he will be arrested today (Tuesday, March 21) on charges related to an investigation into a $130,000 (£106,000) payment to porn star Stormy Daniels, per BBC News.Back in 2016, Daniels offered to sell her account of what she claimed was an adulterous affair she had with Trump in 2006. It’s said that the ex-POTUS’ lawyer Michael Cohen subsequently paid her $130k to keep quiet.Should Trump be arrested, he would be the first US president to be indicted.Speaking a the recent edition of his news commentary series The Nightly Nuge, controversial US singer-songwriter and activist Nugent – who is an avid Trump supporter – told his viewers to “stand strong” and “remain peaceful” no matter the outcome.“Put on your truck light.